Putin urges ceasefire in West Asia in calls with UAE, Qatar leaders
Following U.S. and Israeli barrages on the Russian ally Iran, retaliatory strikes from Tehran have hit targets across the Gulf, forcing authorities to close airspace and stalling traffic at big hubs such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Top court recognizes chronic illnesses as disabilities
The Constitutional Court (MK) has granted a judicial review of Law Number 8 of 2016 on Persons with Disabilities, ...
Gov't assures protection for umrah pilgrims amid Middle East tensions
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah affirmed that the government guarantees the safety and protection of umrah pilgrims who ...
Gov't projects 143.9 million Eid al-Fitr travelers
The government has projected that 143.9 million people will travel during the 2026 Eid al-Fitr holiday period, ...
Gangster Vikki Tyagi's son, aide held after encounter in Muzaffarnagar, arms seized: Police
The police claimed that Rakshit Tyagi was active in supplying illegal arms and was wanted in more than 10 criminal cases
Watch: Israeli hospital urgently moves patients underground as Iran crisis deepens
Sheeba Medical Center is one of the largest hospitals in Israel. With the ongoing military conflict between Iran and Israel, hospitals have had to shift their patients to underground facilities. The hospitals parking lot has been transformed into a fortified hospital complex, housing maternity wards, an emergency department and specialist units.
Police propose first-come ferry boarding for Eid rush
Indonesias police chief on Monday proposed a first-come, first-served boarding system at key ferry ports to ...
Dodgy Chinese Money Fuels Tensions Between Armed Groups in N.Shan State
Tensions between the TNLA and MNDAA may be partly territorial envy, but more blame attaches to Chinese brothels, illegal mining and other insalubrious business in the area, says Joe Kumbun.
Myanmar Army Massing to Retake Mawchi Mines Funding Karenni Resistance
A force of over 1,000 junta troops is preparing to advance on Karenni States lucrative tinandtungsten mining hub, say frontline sources.
No sign Iran's nuclear sites were hit, IAEA says, but Iran alleges one was
Irans Ambassador to the IAEA, Reza Najafi, told reporters outside the closed-door meeting that the sprawling nuclear complex at Natanz had been attacked
Bali Airport announces 15 flights cancelled due to Mideast conflict
I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport has canceled 15 international flights since Feb. 28 after airspace closures ...
US-Iran tensions threaten Indonesia's energy, trade sectors: Minister
Trade Minister Budi Santoso said the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran could potentially impact ...
Key food commodities in surplus ahead of Eid: Agriculture Minister
Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman said Indonesia holds a surplus of key food commodities ahead of the 2026 Eid ...
Arakan Army Advances to Edge of Sittwe as Fighting Intensifies
Ethnic forces push to within 2 kilometers of Rakhine State capital, reportedly defended by around 3,000 Myanmar junta troops.
Children's hearing health crucial for Golden Indonesia 2045: ministry
Indonesias Health Ministry on Monday urged parents and schools to prioritize childrens hearing health, ...
Cultural, creative industry shapes Indonesia's future: Minister
Culture Minister Fadli Zon emphasized that culture must shape Indonesias present and future, serving as a ...
Myanmar Junta Turns to China to Prop Up Crisis-Hit Gemstone Sector
A new MoU to hold a Myanmar gems exhibition in Chinas Jiegao highlights the juntas deepening reliance on Beijing as sanctions and conflict batter the jade trade.
Saudi Arabia says it has intercepted drones targeting its Ras Tanura oil refinery
Online videos from the site appeared to show thick black smoke rising after the attack
Myanmar Junta Grants Amnesty to Over 7,000 Convicted Under Terrorism Law
A raft of political prisoners were freed after being convicted under the scattergun law of harboring or financing terrorists, but senior democratic figures remain in jail.
Oil prices rise after ships attacked near Strait of Hormuz
Experts have warned that a prolonged conflict could push global energy prices even higher.
Around 31 killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon after Hezbollah attack, Health Ministry says
The Hezbollah attack and the Israeli retaliatory strikes expand the ongoing war gripping the Mideast after America and Israel launched an airstrike campaign targeting Iran
Dubais image as a safe, tax-free haven is rocked by blasts from Iranian airstrikes
Iran has hit the UAE and several of its neighbors as it strikes back from the major attack by U.S. and Israeli forces, causing fear and chaos
Khamenei's killing sparks concerns over prolonged regional chaos
Iran confirmed on Sunday that its Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in U.S.-Israeli airstrikes the previous ...
Thailand Maps Out a Practical Strategy Toward Myanmar
Bangkok has signaled a policy shift focused on security, trade and gradual engagement with Myanmars junta following the latters disputed election.
DPR urges review of US-Indonesia trade pact
Indonesias House of Representatives (DPR) has called on the government to review a trade agreement signed with ...
Former Vice President Try Sutrisno passes away at 90
Try Sutrisno, Indonesias sixth vice president, passed away on Monday at the age of 90 while undergoing treatment ...
Ministry issues guidelines on learning in disaster-affected schools
The Educational Standards, Curriculum, and Assessment Agency (BSKAP) of the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education ...
The UAE is closing its embassy in Tehran and recalling the Emirati ambassador after Iran's retaliatory missile and drone campaign in the Gulf
UAE halts stock markets for two days after Iran strikes
The Authority will continue to monitor developments in the region and assess the situation on an ongoing basis, taking any further measures as necessary, UAE Capital Markets Authority said in a statement
UAE closes Embassy in Iran after four killed in attacks across the Gulf
The move marks the strongest condemnation yet by a Gulf state since Tehran began targeting the region with a barrage of strikes
U.S. claims destroyed headquarters of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, says struck over 1,000 targets
U.S. military said it has carried out strikes against over 1,000 Iranian targets so far since starting its campaign
Jakarta event sets Guinness record for lontong cap gomeh
The 2026 National Chinese New Year Festival at Lapangan Benteng Square in Jakarta set a Guinness World Record for the ...
Afghanistan says it thwarted Pakistani airstrike on Bagram Air Base
Afghanistan says it has thwarted an attempted Pakistani airstrike on Bagram Air Base
Indonesia calls for caution on Mideast flights
Indonesia's Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi has urged airlines operating to or transiting through the ...
Former Indonesian VP warns of fuel risk amid Middle East conflict
Former vice president Jusuf Kalla has warned of potential fuel supply disruptions in Indonesia amid rising global oil ...
Indonesia monitors 58,873 umrah pilgrims amid Mideast tensions
The government is closely monitoring 58,873 Indonesian umrah pilgrims in Saudi Arabia following escalating security ...
Iran Guards say struck U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln: state media
The USS Lincoln is one of two aircraft carriers deployed to the region in recent weeks and the only one relatively close to Iranian shores
Indonesia's BRIN urges research-based disaster mitigation
Deputy Head of the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) Amarulla Octavian has urged regional governments to ...
Pakistan PM cancels trip to Russia over regional clashes
In view of the current regional and internal situation, the Prime Minister has decided to postpone his visit to Russia after consultations, Mr. Sharifs office said
Four injured; Omans Musandam peninsula shares control of the Strait of Hormuz with Iran
Pakistan cancels at least 184 international flights to Middle East amid Iran attack
Karachi: At least 184 international flights of different airlines from Pakistan to the Middle East have been cancelled since Saturday, February 28, owing to the escalating situation after the US and Israel attacked Iran. A spokesperson for the Civil Aviation Authority confirmed that flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Muscat, Sharjah, Riyadh, Jeddah from Islamabad, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Indonesia orders tighter control on farm equipment aid
The Indonesian government has ordered a nationwide inventory of government-distributed farm machinery to ensure it is ...
Iran President says avenging Khameneis killing legitimate duty and right
Pezeshkian said that the killing of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in U.S. and Israeli strikes was a declaration of war against Muslims
Indonesia to facilitate, not finance, $4.5 billion US farm imports
Indonesia will not use the State Budget (APBN) to meet its commitment to facilitate US$4.5 billion worth of imports of ...
Indonesia urges Umrah pilgrims to delay travel amid Mideast tensions
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has advised Indonesian citizens planning to perform umrah to delay their departures, ...
MPR deputy urges strict hygiene in free meal program
Deputy Speaker of the Peoples Consultative Assembly (MPR) Edhie Baskoro Yudhoyono has urged nutrition service ...
Indonesia plans railway flood task force ahead of Eid travel rush
Indonesias Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo announced plans to establish a joint task force with state-run ...
'Do not remain silent': Iranian Embassy in India issues plea after Khamenei's death
In a statement, the mission expressed its profound sorrow and grief over Khamenei's death. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps has vowed revenge and said it has already carried out retaliatory attacks on American bases in the Middle East
U.N. nuclear agency to hold extraordinary meeting on Iran on March 2
In a statement, the Internatinal Atomic Energy Agency said the meeting was at the request of Russia, a key ally of Tehran
OIKN reaffirms community-focused vision in new capital Nusantara
Indonesias government said the development of its future capital Nusantara in East Kalimantan is designed to ...
Iran fires missiles at Israel, Gulf states after US-Israeli strike kills Khamenei
Iran acknowledged Khamenei's death in the joint Israeli-American airstrike Saturday (February 28, 2026) at his Tehran office hours, which has thrown the future of the Islamic Republic into question and raised the risk of regional instability
Taliban administration spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said the sounds were the result of Afghan forces targeting Pakistani aircraft over the capital
Trump threatens Iran with force never been seen before if they retaliate
Irans Parliament Speaker labelled the leaders of the U.S. and Israel filthy criminals who will face devastating blows for their ongoing attacks on the Islamic Republic
US-Israeli attacks on Iran could push oil prices above US$100: expert
Mohammad Faisal, executive director of CORE Indonesia, said Saturdays US-Israeli attack on Iran, which caused ...
Irans parliament speaker calls U.S., Israeli leaders filthy criminals
We will deliver such devastating blows that you yourselves will be driven to beg, said Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf
Pak PM Sharif talks to leaders of Qatar, UAE amid regional tension
Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday, February 28, talked to the leaders of Qatar and the UAE and discussed the latest regional escalation following joint strikes by the US and Israel on Iran. Sharif held a telephone conversation with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, according to a statement by Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
President Prabowo offers to mediate amid Middle East tensions
President Prabowo Subianto said he is ready to travel to Iran to facilitate dialogue aimed at restoring security and ...
How succession works in Iran and who will be the countrys next supreme leader?
An 88-member panel called the Assembly of Experts appoints the supreme leader. The panel can remove one as well, although that has never happened
RI Govt strengthens university response to sexual violence
The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology and the National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas ...
Harmoni Imlek Nusantara showcases Indonesia's cultural acculturation
Deputy Minister of Creative Economy Irene Umar said the Harmoni Imlek Nusantara, or Nusantara Chinese New Year Harmony ...
Iran leader Khamenei killed in Massive US and Israeli Attack
Iranian state TV confirmed Ayatollah Khameneis death early Sunday, hours after President Donald Trump announced the killing of the 86-year-old cleric, calling him one of the most evil people in history.
Missile interceptors in U.S.-Iran war| Explained
Missile defense refers to a military system that finds and destroys incoming missiles before they hit their targets
Fadli Zon proposes bilateral cultural program for Indonesia, Uruguay
Minister of Culture Fadli Zon proposed several bilateral programs related to culture for Indonesia and Uruguay, as ...
Indonesia seeks stronger youth role in mangrove rehabilitation
The Indonesian government continues to bolster the youth's role in building Indonesia's coastal resilience and ...
Govt lauds 4,000-job Germany deal, cites professional export potential
Deputy Minister of Trade Dyah Roro Esti lauded the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the placement of ...
Minister urges prioritizing disaster mitigation for Eid homecoming
Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi urged all stakeholders at the central and regional levels to prioritize ...
Iran fires missiles at Gulf Arab states, one killed in Abu Dhabi
State media in the United Arab Emirates said one person had been killed in Abu Dhabi, but gave no details
Jayapura Immigration took action against 115 foreigners in 2025
The Jayapura Immigration Office has prosecuted 115 foreign nationals throughout 2025, a decrease from the previous ...
Indonesia to send Gaza peacekeepers in phases, foreign ministry says
Indonesia will deploy thousands of peacekeepers to Gaza in phases as part of the International ...
Indonesia to enforce child online safety rule in March 2026
Indonesia will enforce a sweeping regulation to protect children online starting in March 2026, Communication and ...
Netanyahu says U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran to remove existential threat
The Israeli Prime Minister advised his citizens to comply with the directives of the Home Front Command
Preserving dreams and hope of disaster-affected children
The floods and landslides that struck three provinces in Sumatra in late November 2025 left more than just a trail of ...
'Exercise utmost caution': India issues advisory as Israel, U.S. bombs Iran
All Indian nationals should remain in close proximity to designated shelters and familiarise themselves with the nearest protected spaces in their area of residence or work, the Embassys advisory says.
Trump raises the possibility of a friendly takeover of Cuba coming out of talks with Havana
Cuba has been on U.S. President Donald Trump's mind since at least early January, after U.S. forces ousted one of Havana's closest allies, Venezuelan's socialist President Nicols Maduro
Israel says it launched pre-emptive attack against Iran
The attack, coming after Israel and Iran engaged in a 12-day air war in June, follows repeated U.S.-Israeli warnings that they would strike again if Iran pressed ahead with its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes
Ramadan brings a season of grief after an Israeli strike wiped out most of a Gaza family
In the Gaza Strip, Ramadan has become a season when wartime losses hit especially deep for the many families grieving loved ones killed by Israeli forces, which have been fighting Hamas for more than two years
IKN authority boosts local businesses to power new Indonesian capital
The Nusantara Capital City (IKN) Authority strives to strengthen local businesses to build an economic ecosystem in the ...
Indonesia launches counseling platform to address gaming addiction
The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs on Friday (February 27) launched the Digital Addiction ...
Sri Lanka detains former intelligence chief over Easter bombings
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake signed an order under the tough Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) to hold retired Army Major General Suresh Sallay for 90 days for questioning by detectives
Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict: UN chief warns of growing civilian impact
United Nations: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is deeply concerned by the escalation of violence between Afghanistan and Pakistan, and called for an immediate cessation of hostilities. UN chief is deeply concerned by the escalation of violence between Afghanistan and Pakistan and the impact that violence is having on civilian populations. He calls for an Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Indonesia says US data transfers under ART are legally safe
Minister of Communication and Digital Meutya Hafid said that recognizing equivalent data security standards between ...
UN chief Guterres deeply concerned by escalation of violence between Afghanistan and Pakistan
UN humanitarian officials are voicing concern over the impact of attacks in Afghanistan, including a reported incident at a transit and reception centre at the Torkham border crossing in the eastern part of Afghanistan
Bolivias military planecarrying banknotes crashes in capital city, at least 15 killed
Fire Chief Pavel Tovar did not clarify if the dead were in the plane or in the cars on the highway near the airport in La Paz
Indonesia's palm oil group urges stronger global trade diplomacy
The Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) has called for stronger trade diplomacy to counter rising tariff and ...
China urges citizens to evacuate from Iran 'as soon as possible'
China's embassy in Israel, meanwhile, warned its citizens to remain highly vigilant, strengthen emergency preparedness, and avoid going out unless necessary
Trump tells U.S. government to immediately stop using Anthropic AI tech
Anthropic insists its technology should not be used for the mass surveillance of U.S. citizens or deployed in fully autonomous weapons systems
Six camera traps deployed after tiger sighting in West Sumatra
Indonesias West Sumatra conservation agency has installed six camera traps to monitor a Sumatran tiger spotted ...
Critically endangered Sumatran elephant calf found dead in Riau
Indonesias Forestry Ministry said a wild Sumatran elephant calf was found dead in Tesso Nilo National Park in ...
GAPKI sees zero tariff lifting US palm oil sales
The Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) expects exports to the US to climb toward 3 million tons within three years ...
U.S. says it supports Pakistan's 'right to defend itself' against Afghan Taliban
The United States supports Pakistans right to defend itself against attacks from the Taliban, a Specially Designated Global Terrorist group, a State Department spokesperson said in an emailed statement.
